Rays sweep A's

April 22, 2013 10:44 PM

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Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick walsk out of the batters box after taking a called strike on a pitch by Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Roberto Hernandez during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 21, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) less

Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick walsk out of the batters box after taking a called strike on a pitch by Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Roberto Hernandez during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, ... more

ST. PETERSBURG - APRIL 21: Designated hitter Coco Crisp #4 of the Oakland Athletics steals second base as shortstop Yunel Escobar #11 of the Tampa Bay Rays looks on during the game at Tropicana Field on April 21, 2013 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images) less

ST. PETERSBURG - APRIL 21: Designated hitter Coco Crisp #4 of the Oakland Athletics steals second base as shortstop Yunel Escobar #11 of the Tampa Bay Rays looks on during the game at Tropicana Field on April ... more

ST. PETERSBURG - APRIL 21: Infielder Evan Longoria #3 of the Tampa Bay Rays is congratulated after scoring a first inning run against the Oakland Athletics during the game at Tropicana Field on April 21, 2013 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images) less

ST. PETERSBURG - APRIL 21: Infielder Evan Longoria #3 of the Tampa Bay Rays is congratulated after scoring a first inning run against the Oakland Athletics during the game at Tropicana Field on April 21, 2013 ... more

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price poses with his dog "Astro" and a "Astro" bobblehead before a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics Sunday, April 21, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) less

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price poses with his dog "Astro" and a "Astro" bobblehead before a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics Sunday, April 21, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP ... more

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Yunel Escobar, right, forces out Oakland Athletics' Jed Lowrie at second base on a fourth-inning fielder's choice during a baseball game on Sunday, April 21, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Oakland's Brandon Moss was safe at first base. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) less

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Yunel Escobar, right, forces out Oakland Athletics' Jed Lowrie at second base on a fourth-inning fielder's choice during a baseball game on Sunday, April 21, 2013, in St. Petersburg, ... more

Oakland Athletics' John Jaso fouls off a fourth inning pitch as Tampa Bay Rays catcher Jose Molina looks on during a baseball game Sunday, April 21, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Oakland Athletics' John Jaso fouls off a fourth inning pitch as Tampa Bay Rays catcher Jose Molina looks on during a baseball game Sunday, April 21, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick (16) steals second base as Tampa Bay Rays' Ryan Roberts is late with the tag during the fourth inning of an MLB American League baseball game Sunday, April 21, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) less

Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick (16) steals second base as Tampa Bay Rays' Ryan Roberts is late with the tag during the fourth inning of an MLB American League baseball game Sunday, April 21, 2013, in St. ... more

Oakland Athletics' Chris Young attempts to bunt of a pitch by Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Roberto Hernandez during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 21, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) less

Oakland Athletics' Chris Young attempts to bunt of a pitch by Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Roberto Hernandez during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 21, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP ... more

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Roberto Hernandez reacts after throwing out of a fifth-inning, bases-loaded jam against the Oakland Athletics during a baseball game Sunday, April 21, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) less

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Roberto Hernandez reacts after throwing out of a fifth-inning, bases-loaded jam against the Oakland Athletics during a baseball game Sunday, April 21, 2013, in St. Petersburg, ... more

ST. PETERSBURG - APRIL 21: Infielder Evan Longoria #3 of the Tampa Bay Rays takes the throw at third as designated hitter Coco Crisp #4 of the Oakland Athletics steals third during the game at Tropicana Field on April 21, 2013 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images) less

ST. PETERSBURG - APRIL 21: Infielder Evan Longoria #3 of the Tampa Bay Rays takes the throw at third as designated hitter Coco Crisp #4 of the Oakland Athletics steals third during the game at Tropicana Field ... more

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin watches with Josh Donaldson during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday, April 21, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin watches with Josh Donaldson during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday, April 21, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Rays' Desmond Jennings, left, scores past Oakland Athletics catcher John Jaso during the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 21, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Jennings scored on an RBI double by Ryan Roberts. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) less

Tampa Bay Rays' Desmond Jennings, left, scores past Oakland Athletics catcher John Jaso during the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 21, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Jennings scored on an RBI ... more

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Yunel Escobar, left, and third baseman Ryan Roberts celebrate after the team defeated the Oakland Athletics 8-1 during an MLB American League baseball game Sunday, April 21, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) less

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Yunel Escobar, left, and third baseman Ryan Roberts celebrate after the team defeated the Oakland Athletics 8-1 during an MLB American League baseball game Sunday, April 21, 2013, in ... more

ST. PETERSBURG - APRIL 21: Pitcher Brandon Gomes #47 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches against the Oakland Athletics during the game at Tropicana Field on April 21, 2013 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images) less

ST. PETERSBURG - APRIL 21: Pitcher Brandon Gomes #47 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches against the Oakland Athletics during the game at Tropicana Field on April 21, 2013 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. ... more

ST. PETERSBURG - APRIL 21: Infielder Ryan Roberts #19 of the Tampa Bay Rays scores on a wild pitch against the Oakland Athletics during the game at Tropicana Field on April 21, 2013 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images) less

ST. PETERSBURG - APRIL 21: Infielder Ryan Roberts #19 of the Tampa Bay Rays scores on a wild pitch against the Oakland Athletics during the game at Tropicana Field on April 21, 2013 in St. Petersburg, Florida. ... more

Tampa Bay Rays' Ben Zobrist bats against the Oakland Athletics during the ninth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 20, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Catching for the Athletics' is Derek Norris. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) less

Tampa Bay Rays' Ben Zobrist bats against the Oakland Athletics during the ninth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 20, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Catching for the Athletics' is Derek Norris. (AP ... more

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Tommy Milone (57) delivers to Tampa Bay Rays' Desmond Jennings during the first inning of an MLB American League baseball game Sunday, April 21, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) less

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Tommy Milone (57) delivers to Tampa Bay Rays' Desmond Jennings during the first inning of an MLB American League baseball game Sunday, April 21, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. ... more

ST. PETERSBURG - APRIL 21: Manager Joe Maddon #70 of the Tampa Bay Rays smiles just before the start of the game against the Oakland Athletics at Tropicana Field on April 21, 2013 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images) less

ST. PETERSBURG - APRIL 21: Manager Joe Maddon #70 of the Tampa Bay Rays smiles just before the start of the game against the Oakland Athletics at Tropicana Field on April 21, 2013 in St. Petersburg, Florida. ... more

ST. PETERSBURG - APRIL 21: Outfielder Kelly Johnson #2 of the Tampa Bay Rays cannot make the catch on this fly ball against the Oakland Athletics during the game at Tropicana Field on April 21, 2013 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images) less

ST. PETERSBURG - APRIL 21: Outfielder Kelly Johnson #2 of the Tampa Bay Rays cannot make the catch on this fly ball against the Oakland Athletics during the game at Tropicana Field on April 21, 2013 in St. ... more

ST. PETERSBURG - APRIL 21: Outfielder Josh Reddick #16 of the Oakland Athletics cannot come up with this fly ball against the Tampa Bay Rays during the game at Tropicana Field on April 21, 2013 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images) less

ST. PETERSBURG - APRIL 21: Outfielder Josh Reddick #16 of the Oakland Athletics cannot come up with this fly ball against the Tampa Bay Rays during the game at Tropicana Field on April 21, 2013 in St. ... more